GAMMA X-Stringer X-6FS STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 1 - May 2004) - Manual (Page 9)

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STRINGING THE FRAME
Fixed Clamp Operation
The fixed clamps for the X-6FC are of a dual
action design. The string clamp and the
clamp base operate independently of one
another.
To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and
place the string between the jaws. Depress
the clamp head lever to secure the string.
The clamping pressure applied to the string
should be adjusted to provide sufficient
pressure to secure the string when sub-
jected to the desired pulling tension. The
diamond coated gripper plates provide for
increased friction between the clamps and the string to allow for reduced clamping pressure
while securing and holding the string under tension.
Rotate the lever lock clockwise to secure the
clamp base to the turntable.
Reverse the clamping procedure to unlock
the string clamp.
The lever should be tightened enough to
prevent clamp base slippage on the turn-
table, when the desired tension is placed on
the string. To go from the loose position to the
clamped position and back, generally re-
quires about 1/2 to 3/4 quarters of a turn.
Although when stringing at extremely high
tensions, additional tightness may be required.
Note: If the string slips in the string clamp while tensioning, adjust the gap
between the clamp jaws as per the instructions on page 13.
Getting Started - Clamping the First
Main String
To begin stringing the main strings, thread
the two ends of the string through the two
center holes at the appropriate end of the
frame and continue through the opposite
center holes. Thread one end of the string
through the adjacent grommet hole and pull
excess by hand.
Secure one of the strings using a string
clamp.